In 1964 Mr. Drew earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Minot State University and in 1968 his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from North Dakota State University. He taught in Esmond and was a teacher, elementary and secondary principal at Central Cass in Casselton. He was principal of West Fargo High School from 1979 until he retired in 1998. He led the planning for the new high school which opened in 1987 and a major addition which was completed in 1993. He served on the board of directors of the North Dakota Council of School Administrators from 1980 to 1986 and the North Dakota North Central Association Committee from 1990 until 1996.